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Germany vs Spain passport photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of passport photo requirements for Germany and Spain, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
Germany requires 35 × 45 mm while Spain requires 26 × 32 mm. The two specifications are NOT interchangeable — a photo accepted for one will be rejected by the other.
Specification table
| Attribute | Germany | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 26 × 32 mm |
| Head height | 71–80% | 60–75% |
| Background | Plain light | White |
| Glasses | see glasses rule | see glasses rule |
| Authority | Federal Foreign Office of Germany | Ministerio del Interior / Policía Nacional |
| Verification | Official — exact | Official — exact |
| Last verified | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 |
